re: British and their jacked up teeth

I recall reading that one of the big differences is that orthodontics is a relatively American enterprise. Sure it’s available all over, but most societies outside the US don’t slap braces on their kids when they are 12 years old as a standard practice. Think about the number of kids you knew who had braces when you were young. It seemed like most of the kids I knew had braces at some point - and that was 35 years ago. Most of my son’s friends have had them as well. Very few “perfect” teeth naturally, it seems.

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Where are all my single payer Marxists this morning?

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Because we must surely adopt a carbon-copy of the British system. We absolutely cannot learn from them and improve it.

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Anyway, they were going on about various topics when suddenly the Dutchman says….”Did you know the average American has more body fat than a pig? Isn’t that incredible.”

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If true, that actually is incredible

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Of course, I sucked in my gut and kept my mouth shut.

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You are wise beyond your years, Sir.

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Yes, but most of us are still more thin than whales.

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thank you

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We absolutely cannot learn from them and improve it

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You're right, we can learn that socialized medicine restricts supply, causing poor outcomes. Why can you go get LASIK for under $5k, a crown for under $500, and your teeth cleaned for $75 (cash prices) in the US? There isn't a problem where there is little government regulation. Leave that to health care.

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Please explain how “Less sugar and more walking” can change one’s GENETICS.

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